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Our dedicated team share their expertise in our latest news.The ‘lure of a free Will’ and blind trust in Government trustee bodies has left many of our clients forced…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are proud to announce the appointment of a new and highly experienced Family Law Special Counsel to…
To safeguard your entitlement to commission on a property sale, ensure you follow these handy tips, writes Property Paralegal and…
A few oversights during the transaction of a property can see a real estate agent lose their commission, writes QLD…
For most people, Christmas time is a time to relax and catch up with family and friends… for lawyers, it…
If you are a financial planner or accountant advising the trustee of a discretionary trust, and that trustee plans to…
When a couple go through a separation there are a myriad of legal aspects to consider. Separation can be a…
There seems to have been a dramatic increase in accountants and financial planners offering ‘estate planning’ advice to their clients. …
Charging dead people, fees for no service – now money laundering and child exploitation are the latest revelations to emerge…
Estate Litigation Senior Associate Melissa Tucker discusses the perils of a simple Will using the example of Jim Morrison’s contested…
Buying your first home on the Gold Coast? Gold Coast First Home Buyers are the big winners of the new…
In an amicable relationship breakup, and particularly where parties, who are able to communicate well with each other, feel they…
We occasionally hear people say they have done a “property settlement” with their spouse by way of a verbal agreement…
[ssboost]For many retirees the purchase of a duplex (or 2 lot strata scheme) is a perfect compromise between a unit…
By Emma Heuston Selling or Leasing a Property in NSW? Don’t Be Left High and Dry By Recent Changes! The…
By Barry van Heerden With the real estate market gaining momentum, it is important that real estate agents pay attention…
By Barry van Heerden The Silicone Valley home of Steve Jobs has been listed as an historic site by the…
By Angela Harry What you need to consider and why independent legal advice is important! It is quite common for…
By Barry van Heerden Contracts for the sale of residential properties in Queensland and New South Wales are subject to…
By Christine Martin We have discussed in an earlier blog the effect of the Swimming Pool Safety Laws on the…
By Christine Martin With the upcoming Summer season (and the further possibility of natural disasters) it is worthwhile to again…
Still forgetting to fill out the Pool Safety Inspection Date? That means the contract is conditional right up until settlement!*…
By Barry van Heerden We all know an auction can be an exciting yet stressful time, but what happens when…
New RTC office opens Thursday nights and Saturday mornings in new level of legal services Senior Associate and Estate Litigator…
What happens to the law of inheritance when a husband murders his wife? Senior Wills & Estates paralegal, April Kennedy,…
Victoria seems to be the next State to tackle the vexed issue of euthanasia following a change of mind by…
What you are about to read are some common situations that may indicate that an inheritance dispute is looming in…
Estate Litigation lawyer Lucy McPherson discusses some of the issues on how to avoid someone contesting your Will and some…
It is very common for past grievances to resurface during the difficult days following the death of a beloved parent….
Research confirms that as many as 50,000 elderly people in New South Wales alone may have experienced some form of…
When someone dies there are usually family members, friends and other interested parties who may want to see a copy…
Whilst most people are aware of the term ‘Death Benefit Nomination’ when talking about their superannuation, many however, are unaware…
Many New South Wales residents are unaware that the New South government changed the laws in relation to Enduring Powers…
When someone passes away, it is quite common for family members and/or other interested parties to ask about obtaining a…
New RTC office opens Thursday nights and Saturday mornings in new level of legal services Senior Associate and Estate Litigator…
What happens to the law of inheritance when a husband murders his wife? Senior Wills & Estates paralegal, April Kennedy,…
Victoria seems to be the next State to tackle the vexed issue of euthanasia following a change of mind by…
What you are about to read are some common situations that may indicate that an inheritance dispute is looming in…
Estate Litigation lawyer Lucy McPherson discusses some of the issues on how to avoid someone contesting your Will and some…
It is very common for past grievances to resurface during the difficult days following the death of a beloved parent….
Research confirms that as many as 50,000 elderly people in New South Wales alone may have experienced some form of…
When someone dies there are usually family members, friends and other interested parties who may want to see a copy…
Whilst most people are aware of the term ‘Death Benefit Nomination’ when talking about their superannuation, many however, are unaware…
Many New South Wales residents are unaware that the New South government changed the laws in relation to Enduring Powers…
When someone passes away, it is quite common for family members and/or other interested parties to ask about obtaining a…
New RTC office opens Thursday nights and Saturday mornings in new level of legal services Senior Associate and Estate Litigator…
What happens to the law of inheritance when a husband murders his wife? Senior Wills & Estates paralegal, April Kennedy,…
Victoria seems to be the next State to tackle the vexed issue of euthanasia following a change of mind by…
What you are about to read are some common situations that may indicate that an inheritance dispute is looming in…
Estate Litigation lawyer Lucy McPherson discusses some of the issues on how to avoid someone contesting your Will and some…
It is very common for past grievances to resurface during the difficult days following the death of a beloved parent….
Research confirms that as many as 50,000 elderly people in New South Wales alone may have experienced some form of…
When someone dies there are usually family members, friends and other interested parties who may want to see a copy…
Whilst most people are aware of the term ‘Death Benefit Nomination’ when talking about their superannuation, many however, are unaware…
Many New South Wales residents are unaware that the New South government changed the laws in relation to Enduring Powers…
When someone passes away, it is quite common for family members and/or other interested parties to ask about obtaining a…
Unfair and Unjust and the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) Generally speaking, in deciding whether to set aside a Personal…
Part 2 – Common Law – Misrepresentation and Unconscionable Conduct and Undue Influence:- At common law, there are a number…
Part 1 – Emotional Dependence The principle of ‘Emotional Dependence’ was established in the following cases:- a) Commercial Bank of…
Everyone knows signing a personal guarantee comes with a significant risk, but did you know that many guarantees these days…
There is an old saying that goes more or less like this:- “When poverty walks through the front door, love…
The increase of company collapses while owing their workers redundancy payments has resulted in the cost of the federal government…
Polaris Solar Pty Ltd and ACT Renewable Energy Pty Ltd are two of the first businesses in Australia who feel…
From August 2008, we have been engaged as representatives in disputes against Technology Leasing Limited involving bundled telecommunication deals with…
Are you about to purchase a house, car or maybe enter into a rental agreement? Maybe sign a pre-nup? Or…
The recent Gold Coast cold call investment fraud should serve as a warning that fraudulent operations are well organized using…
Consumers will always want the best price they can get and when advertising, many businesses compare their prices with their…
Earlier this month, the Gold Coast City Council has considered a Local Law to specifically impose an obligation on private…
Foxtel have recently come under fire from the ACCC for television and website advertisements during the period of 12 February…
We are all aware of exclusion clauses that appear on invoices, tickets, agreements and noticeboards. The purpose of these exclusion…
The unwitting owners of the horse in South Africa that has been named “Black Caviar” have bowed to overwhelming public…
It appears there are still quite a few owners of duplexes in Queensland who are unaware of the fact that…
Listen to our interview with Practice Director, Jeff Garrett Listen to our most recent interview with Estate Planning expert, Angela…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission “ASIC” have now taken over the business registrations and the recording of business details….
Unfair and Unjust and the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) Generally speaking, in deciding whether to set aside a Personal…
Part 2 – Common Law – Misrepresentation and Unconscionable Conduct and Undue Influence:- At common law, there are a number…
MoneySmart Week runs from 2 to 8 September right across the country. It’s an initiative of the Australian Government Financial…
The decision of the Reserve Bank to reduce interest rates by .25% is great news for the local Gold Coast…
The Queensland Government has revealed that it will scrap the current First Home Owner Grant in the amount of $7,000…
If you have Owner Built your home or completed a Substantial Renovation and sub-contracted out the work to Licensed Tradesmen…
Everyone in some stage of their life would like to own a property or two and the most important thing…
From 1 July 2012 the Transfer Duty Home Concession that was available for the purchase of homes prior 1 August…
Who pays water rates, tenant or landlord? It is interesting to note that many landlords require their tenants to pay…
We are happy to report the first few months of 2012 have seen the property market pick up, especially in…
Are you currently looking to purchase vacant land or a new home in Queensland? If you are, then you may…
The current financial climate has had far-reaching affects on the business market, with many businesses now facing financial difficulty. Disputes…
SW first homebuyers are to face tighter Stamp Duty Concessions in an effort by the Government to stimulate new building…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has an experienced Thoroughbred Racing Law department led by solicitors passionate about horses. Commercial Litigation solicitor Georgia Taylor – an experienced…
Living near the QLD-NSW border and wondering which state has the best perks for First Home Buyers? Our guide for First Home Buyers Grants, Stamp Duty and exemptions, as applicable...
We usually avoid discussing worst case scenarios or “what ifs”, but when it comes to ensuring your family’s financial security,…
The Attwood Marshall Lawyers Caulfield Cup Raceday at the Gold Coast Turf Club on October 19, 2019, was a great…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers Property & Commercial Partner Barry van Heerden discusses the types of borrowing by Self-Managed Super Funds and…
When a workplace fatality occurs it is tragic and often WorkCover death benefits and Common Law Negligence Claims for the…
Euthanasia laws in Queensland and NSW are a sensitive topic, Legal Practice Director Jeffrey Garrett recently spoke to community radio…
The newly released data showing a spike in fatalities on Queensland roads is a tragic reminder for increased vigilance around…
Are you thinking of purchasing a property off the plan? Property & Commercial Lawyer, Andrea McGarry, explains how to protect…
Donating a gift to charity in your Will is a special way to help others after you have passed away….
The State’s most vulnerable, such as the elderly and mentally impaired, have become better protected as significant changes to the…
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